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The Moto G Stylus (2021) will be available in at least Aurora Black. (Image source: Amazon via /LEAKS)

Leaked Motorola Moto G Stylus (2021) listing confirms specifications and design of upcoming mid-range handset

The successor to the Moto G Stylus has leaked online, and Motorola has unimaginatively called it the Moto G Stylus (2021). The device has appeared in Aurora Black and will have four rear-facing cameras, along with a punch-hole dis...

Alex Alderson, 09 Dec 2020 21:09

The Redmi Note 9 4G is the cheapest of the bunch at 999 yuan (US$153). (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 9 4G, Redmi Note 9 5G, and Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G clock up over one million sales in less than a fortnight thanks to aggressive pricing and attractive specs

Xiaomi has been celebrating the phenomenal sales of the new Redmi Note 9 series in China. Apparently, the Redmi Note 9 4G, Redmi Note 9 5G, and Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G have racked up over one million units sold across the range in few...

Daniel R Deakin, 09 Dec 2020 19:54

Uplus switches its mmWave service on. (Source: LG)

LG Uplus and Qualcomm bring mmWave 5G to South Korea

South Korea was one of the first markets in which commercial 5G had become available, although the networks in question use the sub-6GHz form of the connectivity. Now, however, LG's division Uplus and Qualcomm have implemented the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Dec 2020 18:35

The Exynos 2100 may arrive as early as December 15. (Image source: Max Weinbach)

Samsung Exynos thanks its fans after a tough year before Exynos 2100 announcement

Samsung has something planned for December 15, and it may be the flagship SoC that will carry its smartphone division into 2021. It is a long way back from the Exynos 990, but Samsung has opted to thank its fan for their support a...

Alex Alderson, 09 Dec 2020 18:20

Xiaomi Mi Alpha R smartphone concept design with retractable display. (Image source: LetsGoDigital/Concept Creator)

Xiaomi Mi Alpha R dual display rollable phone with slick pull-out screen appears in patent

A patent filed by Xiaomi has revealed a new rollable phone that is fitted with a retractable display. The user can operate the pull-out screen in the so-called Xiaomi Mi Alpha R to turn the smartphone into a tablet-like device. Th...

Daniel R Deakin, 09 Dec 2020 17:57

Is this the top-end Reno5 version? (Source: Weibo via Twitter)

OPPO is now projected to launch a Snapdragon 865-powered Reno5 Pro+

Recent convincing leaks have pointed to the imminent launch of Reno5 and 5 Pro smartphones with mid-range to premium mid-range specs and 5G SoCs. Now, new leaks indicate that OPPO will be introducing 5 Pro+ and 4G variants alongsi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Dec 2020 17:46

Vivo may launch the Vivo X60 series towards the end of December 2020

Industry insider suggests that the Vivo X60 series will likely be unveiled on December 28

A new leak suggests that Vivo will launch the Vivo X60, Vivo X60 Pro and Vivo X60 Pro+ on December 28. One of the three devices is confirmed to feature a 120Hz AMOLED panel and support for 33W fast charging. The Samsung Exynos 108...

Anil Satyanarayana, 09 Dec 2020 16:35

This is what the Redmi K40 Pro may look like

Alleged Redmi K40 Pro render showcases vertical rear camera layout, hole-punch selfie camera, and more

A Redmi K40 Pro render has surfaced online. It tells us that the affordable flagship will come with three rear cameras arranged vertically and a hole-punch selfie camera. The smartphone is expected to feature an AMOLED screen and ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 09 Dec 2020 14:37

The Google Pixel 5 Pro, apparently. (Image source: /LEAKS)

Leaked pictures of the Google Pixel 5 Pro appear online

Pictures of an apparent Pixel 5 Pro have appeared on /LEAKS. Apparently, the Pixel 5 Pro has no visible front-facing camera, which has lead to speculation that it has an under-screen one. Not all seems right with the leak, though.

Alex Alderson, 09 Dec 2020 14:19

Xiaomi has apparently already moved on from MIUI 12 to MIUI 12.5. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12.5 rumoured to arrive soon with multiple changes from MIUI 12

It appears as though Xiaomi is pulling a Samsung with a half-step upgrade for MIUI 12. The update will supposedly be called MIUI 12.5, and will feature multiple UI changes from MIUI 12. Xiaomi is yet to officially upgrade many dev...

Alex Alderson, 09 Dec 2020 13:05

In summary, OnePlus did not get everything right with the Nord N10 5G

The weaknesses and the strengths of the OnePlus Nord N10 5G. Review summary...

Even when taking the low price into account, the Nord N10 5G has a number of weaknesses, which should not have cropped up and which need to be considered before deciding to buy. Despite numerous strengths, the OnePlus smartphone i...

Marcus Herbrich, 09 Dec 2020 11:01

The Pixel 2 is out of official support. (Source: Google)

The Pixel 2 series' latest software update is its last

Google's Pixel 2 and 2 XL had been included in the Android 11 beta program, and has also been cut in to the latest security patch issued directly from its Mountain View-based OEM. However, after 3 years of being on the market, thi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Dec 2020 23:26

The Nokia 5.4 and 3.4 might have a lot in common. (Source: Nokia)

The Nokia 5.4's specs are allegedly revealed in full in a new leak

Nokia is currently rumored to hold a launch event before the end of 2020, at which the 7.3 5G, 6.3 and 5.4 smartphones are to be unveiled. A new leak purports to be a full specs spill for the latter. Its headline is an SoC which m...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Dec 2020 22:34

The OPPO Find X2 Pro. (Source: Inside Digital)

New OPPO Find X3 Pro leak may give an early look at the OnePlus 9 Pro

The OPPO Find X3 Pro will succeed the highly lauded OPPO Find X2 Pro as OPPO's flagship device next year. Details of the phone look to have appeared already, with hardware that will likely be found on the OnePlus 9 Pro when it's r...

Ricci Rox, 08 Dec 2020 21:06

The Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra will likely be released on January 14

Leaked Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra promotional material showcases camera placement, design, colour variants, and more

We now have yet another look at the Samsung Galaxy S21 series thanks to some leaked promotional material The Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+ will look identical for the most part, with the Galaxy S21 Ultra to come with a more modern de...

Anil Satyanarayana, 08 Dec 2020 21:05

The Galaxy A52 has a total of five cameras. (Image source: OnLeaks)

Samsung Galaxy A52: First pictures of 5G mid-range smartphone leaked

The first renders of the Galaxy A52 have leaked online, just a few weeks after specifications of the device were published. The design of Samsung's next mid-range smartphone will be reminiscent of the Galaxy Note 20. The Galaxy A5...

Alex Alderson, 08 Dec 2020 20:41

A Brazilian certification agency has seemingly confirmed the fate of the charging brick for the Galaxy S21 series. (Image source: xleaks7 & Pigtou)

Brazilian certification agency delivers a damning confirmation about the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus and S21 Ultra

Samsung may have mocked Apple for removing chargers from its iPhones, but now it seems that the South Korean company has followed suit. The move may not apply to all regions, but many Galaxy S21 handsets will come with almost no a...

Alex Alderson, 08 Dec 2020 17:36

The Mi A3 is Xiaomi's most-recent Android One smartphone. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi prepares to upgrade another 12 devices to Android 11, including the Mi A3

Android 11 is almost ready to arrive on another dozen devices like the Xiaomi Mi A3, according to a new report. The Mi A3 is Xiaomi's only Android One handset that is eligible for Android 11, as the Mi A1, Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite hav...

Alex Alderson, 08 Dec 2020 13:52

The ASUS ROG Phone 4 has allegedly made its first Geekbench appearance

Alleged ASUS ROG Phone 4 Geekbench listing surfaces online

ASUS' upcoming ROG Phone 4 has reportedly shown up on Geekbench. Its single and multi-core scores are 1,081 and 3,584, respectively. However, the listing could also belong to the ASUS ZenFone 8, which is also expected to run the Q...

Anil Satyanarayana, 08 Dec 2020 12:19

LG is hoping its latest mobile division restructure will turn around its smartphone fortunes. (Image: Yonhap)

LG will outsource low to mid-range models, but continue designing high-end phones in-house to try turn a profit

It’s no secret that LG has been struggling to make a profit out of its mobile division. In its latest move to stem the hemorrhaging the company has announced a restructure which will see it outsource the design and manufacture of ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 08 Dec 2020 11:04

The Xiaomi Mi 11 is believed to sport a distinct square-shaped camera housing containing a large main lens. (Image source: @BenGeskin)

Xiaomi Mi 11 fan-made concept render portrays an exquisite-looking smartphone that apparently has a 5,000-mAh dual-battery capacity

A new concept render by Ben Geskin of the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 11 shows a smartphone with an elegant design that appears to have embraced simplicity over unnecessary complexities. In further Mi 11-related news, it seems possible tha...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Dec 2020 01:11

The latest Galaxy S21 leak. (Source: YouTube)

The latest Galaxy S21 leaks appear to confirm quad cameras for the Ultra and lack of 3.5mm jacks across the board

A YouTuber called sakitech has posted images that appear to portray real-life production models of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus and Ultra variants. At first glance, the latter seems to have the 5 apertures for rear cameras hinted a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Dec 2020 23:10

The Realme Q2 and Q2 Pro can support 5G connections thanks to the Dimensity 800U SoC. (Image source: Realme/GSMArena - edited)

Realme Q2 and Q2 Pro with Dimensity 800U chips disrupt Redmi hegemony in AnTuTu price-performance charts as the Note 8 Pro finally tumbles out of the top three

The new Realme Q2 5G and Realme Q2 Pro 5G have made quite a splash in AnTuTu’s various price-performance charts, with the former even managing to push the Redmi Note 8 Pro out of the top three in the most-affordable smartphone tab...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Dec 2020 22:27

OPPO patent showing modular camera (Source: OPPO/WIPO)

OPPO might launch a phone with detachable camera module

The latest patent that surfaced online suggests that OPPO aims to take the modular phone concept one step further in the camera department. Thanks to this design, the user could even place the camera module a few feet away and use...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Dec 2020 11:49

The iPhone 12 Pro Stealth has no usable cameras, but it costs almost US$5,000. (Image source: Caviar)

The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Stealth dispenses with any cameras

The latest limited edition version of the iPhone 12 Pro is certainly an odd one. Supposedly an 'accessory for private meetings and serious conversations', the iPhone 12 Pro Stealth does away with all of the cameras that typically ...

Alex Alderson, 06 Dec 2020 22:32

The Nokia 3.4 may become available on the Indian market soon

The Nokia 3.4 is a Snapdragon 460-powered device with a 6.39-inch HD+ display and a 4000mAh battery. Therefore, it might make a welcome addition to the Indian smartphone market. A new leak suggests that HMD Global will bring it th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Dec 2020 17:53

The inCharge cable is back with 100W X and X Max variants

The start-up RollingSquare scored a major crowdfunding win with its original inCharge product, a miniature cable that clicks together with magnets to form a keychain for portability. Now, it is back with a new version, rated to de...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Dec 2020 17:11

An LG rollable phone render. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

A new leak may push LG's rollable phone closer to a launch date

LG has reportedly registered a new device with a South Korean telecoms authority that, according to a Twitter-based leaker, is its first-gen rollable phone. Should this be the case, the OEM may be ready to release this new form-fa...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Dec 2020 16:12

The Xiaomi Mi 10T is one of the most affordable smartphones that features the high-end Snapdragon 865 SoC.

Xiaomi Mi 10T: The test results in overview

If Xiaomi's Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro top models are too expensive for you, you should take a look at the 10T product family. The Mi 10T is particularly exciting. It offers the same SoC performance as Xiaomi's two flagship models, but i...

Manuel Masiero, 06 Dec 2020 03:09

This may be what the Vivo X60 looks like. (Source: Weibo)

The Vivo X60 series pops up in a new leak

The OEM Vivo's next flagship series of smartphones are now thought to be called the X60, X60 Pro and X60 Pro+. At least some of them may be the devices that feature in a new certification by the Chinese regulator 3C. If so, they m...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Dec 2020 23:22

The new DOOGEE S59 Pro. (Source: DOOGEE)

DOOGEE announces the 10,000mAh-plus S59 Pro smartphone

DOOGEE claims that its latest rugged phone, the S59 Pro, has a battery capacity of no less than 10,050mAh. This power-pack apparently allows it to last for 18 hours' worth of gaming or video playback, 50 hours of audio playback or...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Dec 2020 19:11

Is this the Galaxy Z Flip of the future? (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung's flagship phones might find a whole new way to fold soon

Samsung has launched foldable smartphones that bend into clamshell or book shapes to date. However, its latest patents suggest that these almost-familiar form-factors are to become obsolete quite soon. They hint at new kinds of Ga...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Dec 2020 18:26

The Google Pixel XE remains unconfirmed. (Source: Google)

Google Pixel XE: A new Google device in the works or just a Redmi Note 9 Pro hoax?

Since yesterday, multiple reports have surfaced indicating that Google is set to release a new device called the Google Pixel XE. The provided pieces of evidence, however, look incredibly suspect and there's a chance the entire th...

Ricci Rox, 05 Dec 2020 08:58

Hints of more new Motorola phones have surfaced. (Source: TechnikNews)

A new leak hints at Motorola's first 2021 budget smartphones

Earlier tips may have offered a glimpse of an early-2021 premium mobile device from Motorola. Now, another suggests that the OEM also has more affordable phones in the works. They are said to have the code-names Capri and Capri Pl...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Dec 2020 22:05

The Motorola Nio will always be looking at you. (Image source: Evan Blass)

Leak confirms the design of Motorola's first Snapdragon 800 series-powered Moto G smartphone

The first image of the Motorola Nio has been leaked online, confirming an unusual dual-hole punch display design. The release of the device is anticipated for early 2021, but it may well feature a Snapdragon 865, rather than the n...

Alex Alderson, 04 Dec 2020 19:27

CES 2021: registrations for this all-digital tech expo are now open

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced that the upcoming 100% virtual version of its flagship conference is now taking registrations. They include a special reduced price from now until January 4, 2021. The actual...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Dec 2020 17:44

OnePlus prepares a new blind box for its Malaysian fans. (Source: Facebook)

The OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Special Edition is coming to a new market in blind-box form

Good news, Malaysian fans of the latest OnePlus special-edition flagship phone: it's coming to your market! Then again, there are just 10 of them, and they are only found in blind boxes to be sold via Lazada. This promotional even...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Dec 2020 16:17

TIM and its partners claim to get high-speed 5G over this long-range connection. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm, TIM and Ericsson claim the new long-distance mmWave 5G world record

The Italian carrier TIM, Ericsson and Qualcomm have collaborated on a project to push millimeter-wave 5G reception beyond its current limits. This work has resulted in the ability to pick this signal up at high speed from 6.5 kilo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Dec 2020 15:12

Samsung One UI 3.0 now available official launch December 3 2020 (Source: Samsung Global Newsroom)

Android 11-based Samsung One UI 3.0 is finally available

With "an exciting new design, enhanced everyday features and deep customization" in tow, the official launch of One UI 3 comes to Galaxy S20 series devices starting in Korea, the US, and most European markets. More regions and dev...

Codrut Nistor, 04 Dec 2020 13:42

The Xiaomi Redmi 10X 5G holds its own against other midrange smartphones, according to AnTuTu. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Huawei sits atop of AnTuTu November leaderboards, but the Xiaomi Redmi 10X 5G wins the midrange battle

Shortly before the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 hits the market, the HiSilicon Kirin 9000 and Snapdragon 865 can once again top the AnTuTu charts, while the MediaTek Dimensity 820 in the Xiaomi Redmi 10X 5G has been able to top the mid...

Alex Alderson, 04 Dec 2020 13:39

Alleged Xiaomi Mi 11 photo. (Image Source: Weibo via Sparrows News)

Alleged Xiaomi Mi 11 live photo leaks showing off a likely 108 MP square triple-camera module

An alleged live image of Xiaomi's upcoming flagship, the Mi 11, is doing the rounds on the web. The image shows what appears to be a curved back and a square camera module housing three lenses. While the Mi 11's image looks very s...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Dec 2020 13:12

Very enduring thanks to its 5,000 mAh battery: The Samsung Galaxy A31

Samsung Galaxy A31: Affordable, with Super AMOLED, and long battery life

The Samsung website currently lists 15 smartphones that belong to the Galaxy A series. In terms of looks, the differences are sometimes marginal, but in terms of price and features, they are quite noticeable. We took a closer look...

Mike Wobker, 04 Dec 2020 01:18

Xiaomi has some way to go before it finishes Round 2 of its global MIUI 12 release schedule. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi confirms that MIUI 12 is now available on over 30 smartphones

Xiaomi has been updating devices to MIUI 12 for months, having started with the Mi 9 and Redmi K20 series in June. Now, the company claims that MIUI 12 is available on more than 30 smartphones, but many remain adrift on MIUI 11.

Alex Alderson, 03 Dec 2020 22:02

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888-powered Galaxy 21 has shown up on Geekbench

The Samsung Galaxy S21 shows up on Geekbench running a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

An alleged Samsung Galaxy S21 Geekbench listing has surfaced online. It appears to be running the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. The chipset gets a single-core score of 1,075 and a multi-core score of 2,916. While the former seems ok, t...

Anil Satyanarayana, 03 Dec 2020 21:30

ZTE announces a global launch for the Axon 20 5G

The Axon 20 5G was the first ever phone to launch with an under-display selfie camera. However, its maker ZTE has never made it available outside China. This will change, though, on December 21, 2020, when the OEM releases it to c...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Dec 2020 21:23

This series' processor could be getting a new vehicle soon. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung will launch a new Galaxy F-series phone with the Note 10's processor: new leak

According to the leaker Ishan Agarwal, Samsung will launch a phone called the Galaxy F62, or SM-E62F, soon. The same model number has subsequently popped up on Geekbench 5. It indicates that this device is powered by the Exynos 98...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Dec 2020 20:50

The Pixel 5 may have a hole for wireless charging, but it is still more structurally stable than its predecessor. (Image source: JerryRigEverything)

The Google Pixel 5 has a hole for wireless charging, but bio-resin saves the day

The Pixel 5 has a sizeable hole in its back panel, but JerryRigEverything has demonstrated that it is nothing to worry about. Instead, it turns out that the Pixel 5 is more resistant to being twisted and abused, despite its cut ou...

Alex Alderson, 03 Dec 2020 20:31

Android 11 for the global version of the Mi 10 Pro is here. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Global Android 11 upgrade for MIUI 12 begins in earnest

Xiaomi has rolled out Android 11 to all Mi 10 Pro handsets globally. The update, V12.2.1.0.RJAMIXM, has passed Xiaomi's Beta Stable testing and will reach devices as an over-the-air (OTA) upgrade. The new update includes a few cha...

Alex Alderson, 03 Dec 2020 20:27